For your consideration, I am very pleased to offer this wonderful early antique handmade cigar box banjo. This is an exceptional piece of folk art that is entirely handmade. It has a dark, and untouched patina. It appears to be completely intact. It does show expected signs of age, wear and use, but it is free from any significant flaw. The banjo strings, which are wire, are likely not original, but they are old. This banjo comes to you ready for display from a smoke free home and it i...s guaranteed as described. I welcome all questions and requests for additional pictures. Thanks for taking the time to view my auction. Please check my other listings. I gladly combine shipping. Thank you!